Applicants can avail the tatkal scheme by visiting the online portal of Travel Sahayata. Note that, additional fees will be incurred for obtaining a passport under the tatkal scheme.
DO WE NEED A VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE FROM A GAZETTED OFFICER TO ACQUIRE A PASSPORT UNDER THE TATKAL SCHEME?
No, Applicants are not required to produce a verification certificate from a gazetted officer to acquire a passport under the tatkal scheme.
WHAT TO DO IF I WANT TO GO ABROAD ON AN URGENT BASIS BUT MY PASSPORT IS DAMAGED?
If your passport is damaged but is recognizable, i.e. applicant’s name is legible, the photo is intact and the passport number is readable then he/she can apply for the re-issue of the passport but if it is damaged beyond recognition, then the applicant is required to reach out to the nearest Passport Seva Kendra to receive passport on the basis of urgency.
CAN NAGALAND CITIZENS APPLY FOR A PASSPORT UNDER THE TATKAL SCHEME?
No, Nagaland Citizens cannot apply for passports under the tatkal scheme.
